Timberland Bancorp: Low Loan Loss Provisions Boost Earnings
Timberland Bancorp has doubled its share price in five years, driven by robust financial results and exceptionally low loan loss provisions. TSBK's net interest income rose over 10% year-over-year, with bottom line net profit up 20% to $1.04 per share in the December quarter. The loan book remains high quality, with less than 0.1% of commercial real estate loans past due and strong collateral backing residential mortgages.